Hi Hilda. I love the warmth and exoticism of your Tuscan scene. Those European scenes get me every time! They just make me want to be there. Thanks also for your great comments. Cheers, Claire
My name is Hilda Muxo Klinger. My passion for art came early.I have always said that I was born with a pencil in one hand and a box of crayons in the other.I am a Bronx born New Yorker who can remember sitting at the kitchen table copying faces that appeared in the newspapers and magazines as a girl.
I am married 53 years and have two daughters and five amazing grandchildren.While I worked and raised my family in East Rockaway, I used art as a form of relaxation, painting here and there. I dabbled with several artistic mediums through the years—everything from pencil to charcoal to oil and it was only after I joined The Parish Social Ministry Art Club in East Rockaway in 2006 that I realized my true passion of pastels.
I studied under Dan Slapo and I don't think I've ever enjoyed a class more than I did with him. He taught me many different techniques in painting a portrait. Working with a live model was so different for me and I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to work with this Master of Pastels...He encouraged me to join the Pastel Society and I am now an Associate Member . I am thrilled to say that I have displayed my paintings in Rockville Center Village Art Club and have received several ribbons for my work. Thank you for visiting my blog. I will continue to add my painting in the future and hope you enjoy them as I have enjoyed painting them.
The title speaks volumes Hilda! This is a very charming piece.
ReplyDeletebeautiful painting...
ReplyDeletethe environment captured through the color scheme makes it highly attractive...
Thank you Joe and thank you Jyothi for that nice comment.
ReplyDeleteThe burnt sienna has given a period look to the lovely painting.. nice job Hilda!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hilda for stopping by my blog and adding your nice comment!
ReplyDeleteMakes me wish I were there...
ReplyDeleteTrudy...I feel the same way. Maybe a glass of wine on the barrel would have completed the feeling.
ReplyDeleteHilda, without any doubt this is a great pastel. I suppose you will have painted with pencil the chairs.
ReplyDeleteLovely work! So inviting you just want to have a seat and take in the atmosphere. Great colors!
ReplyDeletethank you Julian for that nice comment. I broke the pastel in half to make the sharp edge when painting the chair.
ReplyDeletethank you Carrie. Your comment is so appreciated.
great work...the colors are beautiful and what a inviting place..:)
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! Love the warm overall feel of this piece. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anu and Teresa for that nice comment. I really enjoyed working on this piece.
ReplyDeleteHi Hilda. I love the warmth and exoticism of your Tuscan scene. Those European scenes get me every time! They just make me want to be there. Thanks also for your great comments. Cheers, Claire
ReplyDeleteThank you Claire. Your comment is so appreciated.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pastel! Makes me want to be there sipping a glass of wine in this lovely setting.
ReplyDeleteThank Sue for your kind comment. The glass of wine sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo well done. You do Tuscany just right.
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